He thought he’d die in a Siberian prison. A prisoner swap granted him freedom

Vladimir Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was released from a Russian prison in an international swap deal on Aug. 1. “I was absolutely certain that I was going to be let out and be executed,“ the Russian-born journalist said in an exclusive interview with CBC’s Briar Stewart. “But instead of the local woods, the prison convoy took me to the airport.“ While he was serving his sentence, Canada gave him honorary citizenship, and he has been told that there will be a citizenship ceremony for him in the near future. Read more: 00:00 - Kara-Murza’s prison experience 07:09 - Prisoner exchange 15:16 - The moment he was freed #Russia #Kremlin #Putin From a Russian prison to freedom Original air date: Sept. 6, 2024 Briar Stewart CBC News Foreign Correspondent Corinne Seminoff Producer »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: